SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING
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Engine fails to start | 1. | Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. | 1. | Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. |
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| Fuel becomes stale after thirty days |
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| unless a fuel stabilizer is used. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line. | 2. | Clean the fuel line. |
| 3. | Choke not in ON position | 3. | Move switch to ON position |
| 4. | Faulty spark plug. | 4. | Clean, adjust gap or replace. |
| 5. | Safety key not in ignition switch on engine. | 5. | Insert the key fully into the switch. |
| 6. | Spark plug wire disconnected. | 6. | Connect spark plug wire. |
| 7. | Primer button not being used properly. | 7. | Refer to the engine manual. |
| 8. | Fuel | 8. | Open fuel |
Engine runs erratic | 1. | Unit running on CHOKE. | 1. | Move choke lever to OFF position. |
| 2. | Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. | 2. | Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, |
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| fresh gasoline. |
| 3. | Water or dirt in fuel system. | 3. | Drain fuel tank and carburetor. Refill |
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| with fresh fuel. |
| 4. | Carburetor out of adjustment. | 4. | Refer to the engine manual or have |
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| carburetor adjusted by an authorized |
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| engine service dealer. |
Loss of power | 1. | Spark plug wire loose. | 1. | Connect and tighten spark plug wire. |
| 2. | Gas cap vent hole plugged. | 2. | Remove ice and snow from gas cap. |
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| Be certain vent hole is clear. |
| 3. | Exhaust port plugged. | 3. | Refer to the engine manual. |
Engine overheats | 1. | Carburetor not adjusted properly. | 1. | Refer to the engine manual or have |
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| the carburetor adjusted by an |
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| authorized engine service dealer. |
Excessive vibration | 1. | Loose parts or damaged auger. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Tighten all |
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| bolts and nuts. If vibration continues, |
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| have unit serviced by an authorized |
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| service dealer. |
Unit fails | 1. | Traction control cable in need of | 1. | Adjust traction control cable. Refer to |
to propel itself |
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| pages 7 and 12. |
| 2. | Drive belt loose or damaged. | 2. | Replace drive belt. Refer to page 14. |
Unit fails | 1. | Discharge chute clogged. | 1. | Stop engine immediately and |
to discharge snow |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Clean |
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| discharge chute and inside of auger |
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| housing. |
| 2. | Foreign object lodged in auger. | 2. | Stop engine immediately and |
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| disconnect spark plug wire. Remove |
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| object from auger. |
| 3. | Auger control cable in need of adjustment. | 3. | Adjust auger control cable. Refer to |
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| page 7. |
| 4. | Auger belt loose or damaged. | 4. | Refer to page 14. |
| 5. | Shear bolts sherared. | 5. | Replace shear bolts. |
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